Is Subodh Bhave No.1 actor of Marathi films today ?
With more than 50 films and 27 TV serials to his credit, Subodh Bhave is certainly an actor to reckon, when it comes to popularity. He has been active with the Marathi film industry since 2005. And he is still going on adding more films to his account that too in lead roles. With ongoing serial ‘Tula Pahate Re‘ and upcoming biopic ‘Ani Kashinath Ghanekar‘ Subodh is certainly at popularity heights. At the age of 40, this is certainly creditable. Why can’t we call him No. 1 actor of Marathi films today?
Having successfully performed in biopics like ‘Lokmanya‘ and ‘Balgandharva‘, he had become the first choice of film makers opting for Biopics. No wonder, he was selected to play the title role in ‘Aani Kashinath Ghanekar‘. An actor with stage background Subodh has really worked hard to move to this top position. An actor par excellence, he has played variety of roles in different films. Best thing about him is that he has not been part of any controversy. A polished actor that he is, Subodh Bhave has also maintained good relationship with others, being a soft spoken gentleman.
Now, a Marathi film on the first Superstar of Marathi stage Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar
During the 60s Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar turned the first superstar of Marathi stage . His memorable performances in super hit Marathi plays like ‘Raigadala Jenvha Jaag Yete‘, ‘Ithe Oshalala Mrityu‘, ‘Ashrunchi Jhali Phule‘,’Garambhicha Bapu‘, ‘Aanandi Gopal‘, ‘Shitu‘, ‘Tujhe Aahe Tujhapashi‘, ‘Sundar Mi Honar‘, & ‘Madhumanjiri‘ had won the hearts of drama lovers in Maharashtra. As far as acting was concerned Dr. Ghanekar was an institution in himself.
Now, Viacom 18 Motion Pictures will be presenting a Marathi feature film ‘Ani…Kashinath Ghanekar‘ on this acting legend, which they propose to release during coming Diwali this year. Directed by Abhijit Deshpande, the film stars Subodh Bhave in title role along with other versatile artistes Sonali Kulkarni & Sumit Raghavan. For Subodh Bhave, who has portrayed great personalities like Balgandharva & Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak in the biopics on their lives, this is another big challenge for him.